Sorry, didn't realize you were referring to the vacation time, thought you were talking about the child abandonment aspect of the story. ("...this could literally never happen in America")

Yes, because unemployed single mothers aren't a thing. If you think shit like this can't / doesn't happen in the US you are being willfully blind.

Yeah, her teacher is pretty rad.

I think you've got it right. I was raised Baptist, and while I can't imagine A McDonald's in the church I grew up in, those people do love to eat. Potlucks galore. Maybe if it was a buffet style place they'd have more luck!

Same here in AL. Thankful for god's forgiveness? lol, nope. Thankful I hit up the abc store for rum before the rush started!

Don't make him angry. You wouldn't like him when he's angry.

Can't stop laughing. My kid just walked in while I was watching this. The look on her face. Oh my god, I can't breathe!

I feel this way about a number of books, actually. But in general, if I know that you're a reader and I loan you a book that I think you would enjoy and then you don't read it / give it a chance....we are going to have problems getting along.

Yes. Anything by Vonnegut, really.

My kids 7th grade Lit class had to read it this year. I got way over-excited about being able to share obscure references with my daughter!

I loved these until they became more about Anita screwing everyone than about the actual plotlines. I've still read every book, but The Hollows replaced Anita Blake as my go to for this genre.

Yup. Hurts too much to even have fun with the bigger size. Also, stretch marks on the boobs. :(

I also admit to being a clumsy wino who loves bubble baths - no regrets! I also once set my hair on fire from an aromatic candle that was on the side of the tub.

I agree. Not much different from the much hated "why don't you smile" comments that women get.

YES. It's gorgeous. When I try to do smoky eyes like that I wind up looking like an abused clown.

I think Elizabeth Bank's dress is super cute! I would rock that dress in a heartbeat. Also, I have serious hair envy now - thanks Zendaya!

Absolutely. This is my sacred "me time"!

How about the series that "Cirque du Freak" is based on? My kids and I loved the movie, and when no sequel appeared to be in the works we decided to hunt the books down. So disappointed!

Yes. So good. Tears and goosebumps!

Dark Tower! I dream of this being done properly as a film!